MI: Cake Day
Finnish Cultural Center Farmington Hills, MichiganEnjoy traditional cake and coffee in recognition of Finland's Independence.
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CA: International Christmas Festival
House of Finland San Diego San Diego, CA, United StatesExperience the sights, scents, spirits and flavors of Finland at the annual holiday celebration at Balboa Park.
MN: The Unknown Soldier
Kenwood Lutheran Church Duluth, MinnesotaThe public is invited to an authorized showing of the legendary "The Unknown Soldier" movie, on Finland's Independence Day. The movie will be shown in Finnish with English subtitles with a running time of three (3) hours. The event is free - donations will be accepted. Refreshments will be served.
GA: Finnish Independence Day
InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta Atlanta, GeorgiaThe 102nd Finnish Independence Day celebration is organized by the Finnish-American Chamber of Commerce and hosted by the Honorary Consul of Finland John Saunders. Music by concert pianist Kati Eriikka Arikoski-Johnson, dinner, full bar and dance hits taking us late into the night headlined by Finnish entertainer Simodeus.
NY: Scandinavian Christmas Ball
The Metropolitan Club New York, New YorkThis festive, black tie, holiday tradition includes an open bar, a selection of hors d’oeuvres, a three course dinner, Lucia Procession and Lucia songs, guest performance, and dancing until midnight!
OR: Ruusamari Teppo in Concert
Nordia HouseIn celebration of Finland's 102nd anniversary of independence, pianist Ruusamari Teppo, the great-great-granddaughter of Jean Sibelius, will play a concert. This event is co-sponsored by FFCPC and Messiah Lutheran church, Portland's Finnish church.
FL: Finland’s Independence Day & Holiday Celebration
Signature Grand Davie, FloridaEnjoy an evening featuring: - Festive holiday dinner buffet - Full open bar and Non-alcoholic beverages - DJ playing the best tunes throughout the night - FinnsConnect Independence Day Raffle – please bring cash for tickets For registration, dinner menu and more information, click below.
WA: Little Nurse
Swedish Cultural Center Seattle, WA, United StatesA young woman who has lost her husband in the Winter War becomes a nurse to victims of the Continuation War in this underappreciated film. Seen largely from the perspective of the main character, war becomes primarily a struggle to deal with loss and to respond to new opportunities for love.
CA: Mälkki Conducts LA Phil
Walt Disney Concert Hall Los Angeles, CA, United StatesSusanna Mälkki leads a concerto of our time and a symphony for all time, with Knussen's Violin Concerto and Beethoven's Symphony No. 3, "Eroica."
AZ: Nordic Fair
Streams in the Desert Lutheran Church Tucson, AZ, United StatesGet festive at the 38th Tucson Nordic Fair, featuring the music, food and holiday traditions of the Nordic countries. Shop for pulla bread and Finnish items, hand- knit woolens, gloves, books, Frazer chocolates, Marimekko napkins, trolls! (elves) and more!